ELNA eXperience 580 - Changing Needles; Fabric and Needle Chart

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Changing Needles
CAUTION:
Always make sure to turn the power switch off before
changing the needle.
Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button
and lower the presser foot.
Turn the power switch off.
Loosen the needle clamp screw and remove the needle
from the clamp.
q Needle clamp screw
Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the at
side of the needle to the rear.
When inserting the needle into the needle clamp, push it
up against the stopper pin and tighten the needle clamp
screw rmly with a screwdriver.
w Flat side
e Stopper pin
To check needle straightness, place the at side of the
needle onto something at (a needle plate, glass etc.)
The gap between the needle and the at surface should
be consistent.
Never use a blunt needle.
r Gap
q
w
e
r
Fabric Thread Needle
Fine
Lawn
Georgette
Tricot
Organza
Crepe
Silk #80-100
Cotton #80-100
Synthetic #80-100
#9/65-11/75
Blue tip needle
Medium
Sheeting
Jersey
Broadcloth
Fleece
Silk #50
Cotton #50-80
Synthetic #50-80
#11/ 75 -14 /90
Heavy
weight
Denim
Tweed
Coating
Quilting
Silk #30-50
Cotton #40-50
Synthetic #40-50
#14/90-16/100
Fabric and Needle Chart
• For general sewing, use needle size 11/75 or 14/90.
• A ne thread and needle should be used for sewing
lightweight fabrics, so the fabric will not be marred.
• Heavy fabrics require a needle large enough to pierce
the fabric without fraying the needle thread.
• Always test the needle size on a small scrap of the
fabric that will be used for actual sewing.
• In general, use the same thread for the needle and
bobbin.
• When sewing stretch fabrics, very ne fabrics and
synthetics, use a blue tip needle. The blue tip needle
effectively prevents skipped stitches.
NOTE:
1 x twin needle, 1 x blue tip needles (#11/75),
2 x #11/75 needles and 1 x #14/90 needle are
included in the needle case (Part No. 820827007).